SOC 13-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cost Estimators — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $78,310, median pay for Cost Estimators in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $78,740 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,310, median pay for Cost Estimators in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $78,740 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $126,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,990 to $99,770.
Employment stands at 330, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $80,550. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,420 | −42.3% |
| 25th | $59,990 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $78,310 | −0.5% |
| 75th | $99,770 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $126,650 | +60.8% |
| Mean | $82,420 | +4.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $80,550 | 180 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $80,200 | 3,400 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $77,780 | 220 | |
| 4 | Flint | $76,250 | 200 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $76,030 | 1,100 | |
| 6 | Saginaw | $75,940 | 160 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $74,720 | 50 | |
| 8 | Muskegon | $74,010 | 80 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $73,650 | 70 | |
| 10 | Monroe | $72,970 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $78,310 goes as far as $81,403 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,403US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,310 a year, 0.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,420 to $126,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $80,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cost Estimators in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $78,310, or $37.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,740, so pay in Lansing, MI is 0.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lansing, MI earns more than $126,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $80,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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